Comparison

APX vs OpenBot: Two local crews. Different ways to own the work.

Both offer persistent teammates, a desktop app and multiple AI providers. Compare the workflow you prefer and the license you need, rather than treating local agents or provider choice as exclusive to either product.

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The short answer

Choose APX if…

You want an ongoing crew for your projects, with distinct roles, a shared task board and work you can follow in one place.
Agents hand off work; tasks keep their status, discussion and results.
Desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux; Android app, web panel and terminal.
MIT. Model and service usage can have separate costs.

Choose OpenBot if…

You prefer OpenBot’s teammate workspaces, provider switching and queued messages, and its license fits your intended use.
Persistent AI teammates with their own instructions and workspaces.

At a glance

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APX vs OpenBot — At a glance
What matters	APX [1]	OpenBot [2]
Main focus	A team organized around projects, roles and tracked tasks.Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗	Persistent AI teammates with their own instructions and workspaces.Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗
How you use it	Desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux; Android app, web panel and terminal.Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗Source 3 ↗	Desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux; iOS and Android companions.Source ↗
Where work runs	Your computer or a server you control. Model providers receive the prompts you send.Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗	Workspaces and conversations stored on your computer; prompts go to chosen providers.Source ↗
Working together	Agents hand off work; tasks keep their status, discussion and results.Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗	Agents message each other, hand off tasks and share files.Source ↗
Context over time	Persistent memory, project context and reusable skills.Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗	Persistent workspaces and conversations, including when switching providers.Source ↗
Recurring work and chats	Scheduled routines and connected chat channels, including Telegram and Discord.Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗	Scheduled routines and connected chat channels, including Slack, Discord and Telegram.Source ↗
Models and extensions	Model providers, Claude Code, Codex and ACP agents; MCP and skills.Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗Source 3 ↗	Codex, Claude Code, ACP agents and compatible endpoints, including local models.Source ↗
License and costs	MIT. Model and service usage can have separate costs.Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗	PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 defines the permitted uses. Uses outside those permissions may require separate permission; read the terms. Provider costs are separate.Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗

With the models you already use

APX doesn't tie you to one model. Use your plan, an API or a local model, and give each agent the one that suits it.

ChatGPTYour ChatGPT plan.
ClaudeAnthropic's API, with your key.
GeminiGoogle's Gemini API.
Claude CodeIts sessions sit beside your chats.
CodexIts sessions sit beside your chats.
ACP agentsOpenCode, Qwen Code, goose and more.
OpenAI-compatible APIsAnything that speaks that API.
Local modelsOllama or LM Studio, with no key.

What makes the difference

APX uses MIT; OpenBot uses PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 and offers a separate commercial license. Its terms define permitted purposes, including certain organizational uses; do not treat every business context as automatically prohibited. Both offer local workspaces, scheduled routines and AI-provider choice. Check the license against your intended use.

APX ↗OpenBot ↗

Try it on real work

Run a small project with two agents, change one agent’s provider and review the handoff. Check the current license terms against your intended use before rollout.

Sources and scope

Written by APX, using the primary sources below. This is a documented-feature comparison, not a hands-on benchmark or a security audit. Features, plans and terms can change. A missing detail is not a missing feature.

Sources checked October 30, 2026